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Posthumous Education by Drew Hayes Narrator: Kirby Heyborne
Series: Fred The Vampire Accountant #8
Published by Tantor Audio on January 17, 2023
Genres: Urban Fantasy
Length: 10 hours, 23 minutes
Format: Audiobook
Source: Publisher
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Much like accountants, fey never forget a debt.
Just as Fred is settling down in his new abode, he receives word that a favor is being called in, one he promised to a dangerously powerful member of otherworldly royalty. Bracing danger, adventure, and unknown threats, Fred is instead asked to take on an entirely different role than anticipated.
Acting as interim professor at one of the few universities for supernatural entities, Fred will have to navigate a strange environment, eccentric coworkers, and unenthusiastic students. Yet that alone won't be enough, for this college has more history than the tales in its tomes.
Remnants of the past that could put Fred, and his students, in mortal peril.
It is great to be back in the world of Fred and the gang. I so love this series, with a vampire accountant and all his wide range of supernatural friends (and enemies). In Posthumous Education, Fred is being called upon to return his favor owed to the Winter Fae Queen. It is so easy; it is almost too good to be true. Fred is to fill in as a professor at a supernatural school and teach human finances. There is a member of Fae royalty who wants to learn from the best; and Fred is the best, even if he has no teaching background.
This is a fun addition to the series. It is nice to see all of these supernatural beings in a place where they can be themselves without worrying about the eyes of humans on them. We don’t get as much time with the rest of House of Fred members, but there are many new characters and even supernatural beings that we meet in this book.
This book has the many twists and turns that I’ve come to expect with this series. With sections named An Eventful Guest Lecture and An Impromptu Field Trip, you never know what is going to happen in a Fred book. While Fred is not the most powerful supernatural creature I’ve ever read about, he is very thoughtful and usually uses his skills of pragmatism to get him and his students out of danger.
If you’ve never read this series, I highly recommend it. I do recommend starting with book one, The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant. There are a large number of characters in this series, and they are introduced in many of the books in the series. You would miss a lot of the backstories of these characters if you start in the middle of the series.
Narration:
This series is the only one I’ve listened to with narration from Kirby Heyborne. I think he nails Fred’s voice perfectly. I also enjoy his voice for the wide array of other characters. There is also a Full Cast production of this series. It started after I was already several books into the series. I’ve never tried it, because I’m such a huge fan of Hayes/Heyborne combination here. I can’t imagine taking in a Fred story any other way.
Listen to a clip:Â HERE
About Kirby Heyborne
Kirby Heyborne has received critical acclaim for his starring role in the award-winning World War II drama Saints and Soldiers. He has had starring roles in eight other features and two short films, and has also appeared on the WB’s Everwood and many national commercials. He has garnered rave reviews for his narration for Books on Tape over the years and is considered one of the finest narrators working today.
About Drew Hayes
Drew Hayes is an aspiring author from Texas who has written several books and found the gumption to publish a few (so far). He graduated from Texas Tech with a B.A. in English, because evidently he’s not familiar with what the term “employable” means. Drew has been called one of the most profound, prolific, and talented authors of his generation, but a table full of drunks will say almost anything when offered a round of free shots. Drew feels kind of like a D-bag writing about himself in the third person like this. He does appreciate that you’re still reading, though.
Drew would like to sit down and have a beer with you. Or a cocktail. He’s not here to judge your preferences. Drew is terrible at being serious, and has no real idea what a snippet biography is meant to convey anyway. Drew thinks you are awesome just the way you are. That part, he meant. Drew is off to go high-five random people, because who doesn’t love a good high-five? No one, that’s who.
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I started listening to audiobooks when a new book in a series was coming out and I wanted to get a refresher, but didn’t have time to read all the books (I think it was Anita Blake). I fell in love. I stayed with strictly re-reading books that I’d already read for a long time. I eventually tried an audiobook for something that I hadn’t read first and was hooked there too. Now, I listen to audio for both re-reads and first time. I have some series that I’ve given up reading and only listen. I try to get any many books/audiobooks from the library to help save on my budget. Books on CD and the newer digital downloads from the library really allow me to listen more. I then purchase my favorites (because who can wait in line for your favorite book??) and less mainstream books from Audible or some other online retailer.
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It’s great to see it continues to be good after 8 books
Yes, many series aren’t still good eight books in. That is not the case here.
I really love this series! Thanks for keying me into it. I have this one on my library list.
You’re very welcome. It is a series that I’ve enjoyed since book one. I’m so glad it had such an interesting title to catch my attention.
Ooo! This series sounds like a good one. Thanks for sharing!
Fred is a favorite character of mine. I hope you get a chance to try him at sometime.
I liked Fred from the beginning. I need to pick up the series with book three and keep going. LOL, I don’t blame him for getting twitchy when the favor seems all too easy.
I hope you get a chance to continue with this series. I’m sure you would love it.
What a great series! I’m glad you’re enjoying it.
Thanks. It is a favorite series of mine. I’m always on the lookout for the next in the series.
This is a series that I really want to read at some point. It just sounds like so much fun. I am so glad that you enjoyed it!
I really think you would have a great time with this series. I hope you get a chance to try it.
Love the idea of a vampire accountant, especially if you really like the series! Thanks for sharing this!
I hope you get a chance to try this series. Fred and his friends are a lot of fun.